World Sea Turtle Day

1300 Periwinkle Way,Sanibel FL 33957

16 June, 2021

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You're invited to World Sea Turtle Day on Wednesday, June 16 at 3pm at the Bailey Homestead Preserve pavilion. Join Us to Celebrate the Start of Vital Research ProjectSCCF Coastal Wildlife Director Kelly Sloan will present details of a research initiative to enhance our understanding of the conditions that promote a greater proportion of male hatchlings. The Linsmayer ChallengeTo advance the study’s progress, the Linsmayer Family of Sanibel has graciously offered to match new contributions to this initiative dollar for dollar up to $10,000.00. “Funding research that has the potential to make discoveries that could tangibly help save a species is an incredible opportunity. I hope everyone sees what a unique position we’re in to make a difference not only for sea turtles along our own shores, but globally,” said Linda Linsmayer on behalf of her family. “We’re doubling every dollar donated up to $10,000 to encourage everyone to share in the sense of discovery and so this story can end with the title, ‘How Sanibel and Captiva Saved the Sea Turtle.” Register for World Sea Turtle Day!The presentation will take place on Wednesday, June 16 at 3pm at the Bailey Homestead Pavilion, 1300 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. Refreshments served will include sea turtle-inspired fresh vanilla custard with caramel, fudge, and salted pecans donated by Chuck and Lisa Whitman, owners of The Shack of Sanibel. “We are delighted The Shack’s generosity will make this a fun as well as informative event,” said Sloan. Photo by Shane Antalick The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of coastal habitats and aquatic resources on Sanibel and Captiva and in the surrounding watershed. SCCF manages over 1300 acres of land on the islands (and owns an additional 500 acres on nearby Pine Island).  SCCF offers a wide array of educational programs for people of all ages, from beach walks to trail walks, boat tours, wading trips and kayak tours plus classroom-based activities. At our Nature Center on Sanibel, we have four miles of trails (with an observation tower) and exhibits to explore . Our Native Landscape and Garden Center has a wide selection of native plants for sale, and also offers landscaping and educational services. The SCCF Marine Laboratory actively conducts research in areas including seagrasses, mangroves, harmful algal blooms, fish populations and shellfish restoration. SCCF’s RECON (River, Estuary and Coastal Observing Network) network of seven in-water sensors provides real-time, hourly readings of key water quality and weather parameters. Find out more through our website.